Mocha Uson to play journalist in Stephen Baldwin movie about illegal drugs

PCOO Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson has announced that she will be starring in the film "Kaibigan" — an inspirational movie tackling the illegal drug problem and its adverse effects on families — which stars Hollywood actor Stephen Baldwin.

"Inspirational movie and the movie supports the campaign of President Duterte to protect the youth from illegal drugs... 'Yung pamilya, malaki ang role ng pamilya sa buhay ng mga kabataan," Uson told GMA News Online in a phone interview.

"Ang movie na ito ay sumesentro sa isang pamilya kung saan napariwara 'yung anak dahil may problema sa kanilang pamilya, na normal na nangyayari sa bansa natin," she added.

Uson, via special participation, will play the role of a reporter who will deliver the "good news" of the community.

"Ang role ko dito ay isang reporter, isang journalist. At malaki ang respeto ko sa ating mga journalist-reporter dahil 'pag kino-cover ko si Presidente, nakikita ko po 'yung hirap nila, maging 'yung mga camera man na ang bibigat ng dala nila."

Uson, who owns the Mocha Uson Blog and a known supporter of President Duterte, said she will be "herself" in the film: "Nakita ko naman na 'yung pinagdaanan nila at ako bilang blogger din naman sa social media, I will just be myself in the movie."

The PCOO official said she will be acting for free. "Wala naman itong talent fee. Pro bono dahil sinabi ko na susuportahan ko po itong pelikula na ito na walang bayad."

Uson said she has been discussing the film with its producers — whom she personally knows — for about three to four months now.

"At ako naman ay pumayag sapagkat good news ito dahil positibo ang mensahe ng pelikula at uhaw ang mga Pilipino sa good news."

Uson said she sought the approval of her boss, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar. "Oo yes, nagpaalam ako and sinabi naman ni Sec. Martin, as long as legal ang lahat ay wala naman pong problema."

Uson said the movie is slated to be released in September and would also be screened internationally.

Uson's last film was Mga Alaala Ng Tag-Ulan, a CineFilipino entry. — MDM, GMA News